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Pentagon review of Austin's hospitalization finds staffers were 'significantly' limited, no 'ill intent'

Review found staff were limited by medical privacy laws, hindering communication on Austin's condition. Lack of standard processes exacerbated the issue.
Austin acknowledged responsibility for not disclosing his cancer diagnosis promptly, apologizing to his team and the public. He is set to testify before a congressional committee.
Pentagon faces criticism for delayed notification of Austin's hospitalization. An internal review highlighted the need for better processes, but stated no ill intent was found.

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Who was to blame for secrecy around defence secretary's hospitalization? A Pentagon report says no one

An internal review blames privacy restrictions and staff hesitancy for the Pentagon's failure last month to quickly notify the president and other senior leaders about Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization for complications from prostate cancer surgery.

2 months ago·Canada

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Who was to blame for secrecy surrounding Austin's hospitalization? A Pentagon report says no one

WASHINGTON (AP) — An internal review blames privacy restrictions and staff hesitancy for the Pentagon’s failure last month to quickly notify the president and other senior leaders about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization for complications from prostate cancer surgery. The review, which was done by Austin’s subordinates, largely absolves anyone of wrongdoing for the secrecy […]

2 months ago·United States

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USA Today

Pentagon: No evidence of 'ill intent' in botched notification of Lloyd Austin's illness

The Pentagon's initial review found no evidence of 'obfuscation' in delayed notification of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's illness.

2 months ago·United States

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Hindustan Times

Pentagon says privacy issues fed secrecy over Austin's cancer care

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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abc News

Pentagon finds no 'ill intent' when staff kept Secretary Austin's hospital stays secret

The Pentagon on Monday released more details on Secretary Austin's secret hospital stays and why Congress and the White House weren't notified.

2 months ago·United States

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CBS News

Pentagon review of Lloyd Austin's hospitalization finds no "ill intent" in not disclosing but says processes could be improved

The Pentagon review did not find "any indication of ill intent or an attempt to obfuscate," according to an unclassified summary.

2 months ago

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Pentagon review of Austin's hospitalization finds staffers were 'significantly' limited, no 'ill intent'

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Who was to blame for secrecy around defence secretary's hospitalization? A Pentagon report says no one

Who was to blame for secrecy around defence secretary's hospitalization? A Pentagon report says no one

Who was to blame for secrecy surrounding Austin's hospitalization? A Pentagon report says no one

Who was to blame for secrecy surrounding Austin's hospitalization? A Pentagon report says no one

Pentagon: No evidence of 'ill intent' in botched notification of Lloyd Austin's illness

Pentagon: No evidence of 'ill intent' in botched notification of Lloyd Austin's illness

Pentagon says privacy issues fed secrecy over Austin's cancer care

Pentagon says privacy issues fed secrecy over Austin's cancer care

Pentagon finds no 'ill intent' when staff kept Secretary Austin's hospital stays secret

Pentagon finds no 'ill intent' when staff kept Secretary Austin's hospital stays secret

Pentagon review of Lloyd Austin's hospitalization finds no "ill intent" in not disclosing but says processes could be improved

Pentagon review of Lloyd Austin's hospitalization finds no "ill intent" in not disclosing but says processes could be improved

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